{{tnr}}'''Adam Daniel Kinzinger''' (b. February 27, 1978) is a [[Republican]] member of the [[U.S. House of Representatives]]. Kinzinger was elected by voters from [[Illinois' 16th congressional district]].

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{{tnr}}'''Adam Daniel Kinzinger''' (b. February 27, 1978 in Kankakee, Illinois) is a [[Republican]] member of the [[U.S. House of Representatives]]. Kinzinger was elected by voters from [[Illinois' 16th congressional district]]. He was first elected to the [[U.S. House]] in 2010.<ref name="about"/>

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After the 2011 redistricting process, Kinzinger moved to [[Illinois' 16th congressional district|the 16th Congressional District]] of [[Illinois]]. In the new district, he defeated incumbent [[Donald A. Manzullo]] in the [[Republican]] [[Illinois' 16th congressional district elections, 2012|primary]] on March 20, 2012, and went on to win re-election in the general election.<ref>[http://www.elections.il.gov/ElectionInformation/CandList.aspx?SearchType=Type+Of+Office&ListType=RESULTS+OF+SEARCH+BY+TYPE+OF+OFFICE&ElectionID=32&ElectionType=GP&ElectionDate=3%2f20%2f2012&OfficeTypeSearchType=Matches&OfficeType=REPRESENTATIVE+IN+CONGRESS&QueryType=CANDIDATE&StatusSearchType=Matches&Status=&OrderBy=ORDER+BY+tblOffices.BallotGroup%2c+OfficeSequence%2cPartySequence%2cFileDateTime%2c+vwCandidates.Sequence%2c+LotteryLastName%2c+LotteryFirstName ''Illinois State Board of Elections'' "Candidate List" Accessed December 27, 2011] </ref>

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After the 2011 redistricting process, Kinzinger moved to [[Illinois' 16th congressional district|the 16th Congressional District]] of [[Illinois]]. In the new district, he defeated incumbent [[Donald A. Manzullo]] in the [[Republican]] [[Illinois' 16th congressional district elections, 2012|primary]] on March 20, 2012, and went on to win re-election in the general election on November 6, 2012.<ref>[http://www.elections.il.gov/ElectionInformation/CandList.aspx?SearchType=Type+Of+Office&ListType=RESULTS+OF+SEARCH+BY+TYPE+OF+OFFICE&ElectionID=32&ElectionType=GP&ElectionDate=3%2f20%2f2012&OfficeTypeSearchType=Matches&OfficeType=REPRESENTATIVE+IN+CONGRESS&QueryType=CANDIDATE&StatusSearchType=Matches&Status=&OrderBy=ORDER+BY+tblOffices.BallotGroup%2c+OfficeSequence%2cPartySequence%2cFileDateTime%2c+vwCandidates.Sequence%2c+LotteryLastName%2c+LotteryFirstName ''Illinois State Board of Elections'' "Candidate List" Accessed December 27, 2011] </ref>

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Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by ''GovTrack'', Kinzinger is a "[[GovTrack's Political Spectrum & Legislative Leadership ranking|moderate Republican follower]]".<ref>[http://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/adam_kinzinger/412421 ''Gov Track'' "Adam Kinzinger" Accessed April 11, 2012]</ref>

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==Biography==

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===Targeted by Club for Growth Action===

===Targeted by Club for Growth Action===

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In February 2013, the [[Club for Growth]] Action, a fiscally conservative Super PAC, launched a website called "www.PrimaryMyCongressman.com." According to the Club for Growth Action, "the purpose of the website is to raise awareness of Republicans In Name Only (RINOs) who are currently serving in safe Republican seats....The website will offer Club members and the general public the opportunity to recommend primary opponents to the incumbents highlighted by Club for Growth Action, as well as to recommend primary challengers for any Republican member of Congress. Club for Growth Action will rotate liberal Republicans through the website to highlight their failed records on limiting government." Kinzinger was one of the first nine incumbent Republicans to be targeted by the site, which gave him a lifetime Club for Growth rating of 56%.<ref>[http://blogs.idahostatesman.com/club-for-growth-targets-idahos-simpson-for-defeat-in-2014/ ''Idaho Statesman,'' "Club for Growth targets Idaho Rep. Simpson for defeat in 2014," February 27, 2013]</ref>

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In February 2013, the [[Club for Growth]] Action, a fiscally conservative Super PAC, launched a website called "www.PrimaryMyCongressman.com." According to the Club for Growth Action, "the purpose of the website is to raise awareness of Republicans In Name Only (RINOs) who are currently serving in safe Republican seats....The website will offer Club members and the general public the opportunity to recommend primary opponents to the incumbents highlighted by Club for Growth Action, as well as to recommend primary challengers for any Republican member of Congress. Club for Growth Action will rotate liberal Republicans through the website to highlight their failed records on limiting government." Kinzinger was one of the first nine incumbent Republicans to be targeted by the site, which gave him a lifetime Club for Growth rating of 56%.<ref>[http://blogs.idahostatesman.com/club-for-growth-targets-idahos-simpson-for-defeat-in-2014/ ''Idaho Statesman,'' "Club for Growth targets Idaho Rep. Simpson for defeat in 2014," February 27, 2013]</ref><ref>[http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/03/13/club-for-growth-leads-conservative-charge-sometimes-at-republicans/?ref=politics ''The New York Times,'' "Club for Growth Leads Conservative Charge, Sometimes at Republicans," March 13, 2013]</ref>

On November 2, 2010, Kinzinger won election to the [[United States House of Representatives]]. He defeated Deborah L. Halvorson ([[Democratic|D]]) in the general election.<ref>[http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/2010election.pdf ''U.S. Congress House Clerk'' "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010"]</ref>

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The website ''Legistorm'' compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Kinzinger paid his congressional staff a total of $906,652 in 2011. He ranks 120th on the list of the lowest paid Republican Representative Staff Salaries and he ranks 149th overall of the lowest paid Representative Staff Salaries in 2011. Overall, [[Illinois]] ranks 46th in average salary for representative staff. The average [[U.S. House of Representatives]] congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.<ref>[http://www.legistorm.com/member/2749/Rep_Adam_Kinzinger.html LegiStorm "Adam Kinzinger"]</ref>

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Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by ''GovTrack'', Kinzinger is a "[[GovTrack's Political Spectrum & Legislative Leadership ranking|rank-and-file Republican]]," as of June 17, 2013.<ref>[http://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/adam_kinzinger/412421 ''Gov Track'' "Adam Kinzinger" Accessed June 17, 2013]</ref>

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Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by ''OpenSecrets.org - The Center for Responsive Politics'', Kinzinger's net worth as of 2011 was estimated between $62,006 and $230,000. That averages to $146,003, which is lower than the average net worth of Republican Representatives in 2011 of $7,859,232. His average net worth increased by 6.18% from 2010.<ref>[http://www.opensecrets.org/pfds/CIDsummary.php?CID=N00030667&year=2011 ''OpenSecrets.org'', "Kinzinger (R-Ill), 2011"]</ref>

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Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by ''OpenSecrets.org - The Center for Responsive Politics'', Kinzinger's net worth as of 2010 was estimated between $50,008 and $225,000. That averages to $137,504, which is lower than the average net worth of Republican Representatives in 2010 of $7,561,133.<ref>[http://www.opensecrets.org/pfds/CIDsummary.php?CID=N00030667&year=2010 ''OpenSecrets.org'', "Kinzinger, (R-Illinois), 2010"]</ref>

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===National Journal vote ratings===

===National Journal vote ratings===

:: ''See also: [[National Journal vote ratings]]''

:: ''See also: [[National Journal vote ratings]]''

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Each year ''National Journal'' publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of congress voted in the previous year. Kinzinger ranked 202nd in the conservative rankings in 2012.<ref>[http://www.nationaljournal.com/2012-vote-ratings ''National Journal,'' "2012 Congressional Vote Ratings," February 27, 2013]</ref>

Each year ''National Journal'' publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of congress voted in the previous year. Kinzinger ranked 202nd in the conservative rankings in 2012.<ref>[http://www.nationaljournal.com/2012-vote-ratings ''National Journal,'' "2012 Congressional Vote Ratings," February 27, 2013]</ref>

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Each year ''National Journal'' publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of congress voted in the previous year. Kinzinger ranked 194th in the conservative rankings.<ref>[http://www.nationaljournal.com/voteratings2011/searchable-vote-ratings-tables-house-20120223 ''National Journal,'' "Searchable Vote Ratings Tables: House," February 23, 2012]</ref>

Each year ''National Journal'' publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of congress voted in the previous year. Kinzinger ranked 194th in the conservative rankings.<ref>[http://www.nationaljournal.com/voteratings2011/searchable-vote-ratings-tables-house-20120223 ''National Journal,'' "Searchable Vote Ratings Tables: House," February 23, 2012]</ref>

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===Lifetime missed votes===

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::''See also: [[Lifetime voting records of United States Senators and Representatives]]''

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According to the website ''GovTrack,'' Kinzinger missed 35 of 1,695 roll call votes from Jan 2011 to Mar 2013. This amounts to 2.1%, which is better than the median of 2.2% among current congressional representatives as of March 2013.<ref>[http://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/adam_kinzinger/412421 ''GovTrack,'' "Adam Kinzinger," Accessed April 1, 2013]</ref>

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The website ''Legistorm'' compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Kinzinger paid his congressional staff a total of $906,652 in 2011. He ranks 120th on the list of the lowest paid Republican Representative Staff Salaries and he ranks 149th overall of the lowest paid Representative Staff Salaries in 2011. Overall, [[Illinois]] ranks 46th in average salary for representative staff. The average [[U.S. House of Representatives]] congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.<ref>[http://www.legistorm.com/member/2749/Rep_Adam_Kinzinger.html LegiStorm "Adam Kinzinger"]</ref>

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Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by ''OpenSecrets.org - The Center for Responsive Politics'', Kinzinger's net worth as of 2011 was estimated between $62,006 and $230,000. That averages to $146,003, which is lower than the average net worth of Republican Representatives in 2011 of $7,859,232. His average net worth increased by 6.18% from 2010.<ref>[http://www.opensecrets.org/pfds/CIDsummary.php?CID=N00030667&year=2011 ''OpenSecrets.org'', "Kinzinger (R-Ill), 2011"]</ref>

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====2010====

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Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by ''OpenSecrets.org - The Center for Responsive Politics'', Kinzinger's net worth as of 2010 was estimated between $50,008 and $225,000. That averages to $137,504, which is lower than the average net worth of Republican Representatives in 2010 of $7,561,133.<ref>[http://www.opensecrets.org/pfds/CIDsummary.php?CID=N00030667&year=2010 ''OpenSecrets.org'', "Kinzinger, (R-Illinois), 2010"]</ref>

Based on analysis of multiple outside rankings, Kinzinger is an average Republican member of Congress, meaning he will vote with the Republican Party on the majority of bills.

Biography

Kinzinger was born in Kankakee to an elementary school teacher and a CEO of a faith-based organization. He lived in Watseka when he was very young, but spent most of his childhood growing up in Bloomington, Illinois.[1]

Kinzinger earned his bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University in 2000. During his sophomore year, he was elected to the McLean County Board, becoming one of the board's youngest members in the county's history. Kinzinger was commissioned into the Air Force in November 2003 and continues to serve as a pilot in the Illinois Air National Guard.
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2011-2012

Issues

Campaign themes

2012

Economy
Kinzinger discussed "several things Washington must do in order to help get our economy moving forward."

Tackling our debt head on and eliminating unnecessary spending

Reducing the size and scope of government and reining in out-of-control regulations

Simplifying the tax code

Enacting the three pending free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama, and South Korea

Increasing energy production here at home – making out nation energy secure, lowering the cost of gas and creating new domestic jobs

Energy
Kinzinger advocated for the expansion of domestic oil production and "aggressively" exploring other energy resources, including wind, nuclear, coal, off-shore oil, natural gas, and oil shale in order to "reduce our foreign dependence and stop relying on countries that do not share our national interests."

Fiscal Responsibility
Kinzinger called for "independent" voices to vote against the bank bailout (TARP) and bailing out Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac. He believes new spending should be limited to "critical national security and infrastructure needs."

Health Care
Kinzinger voted to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. His solution to increasing the number of people with health insurance is lowering costs and lowering the price of premiums by "allowing associations and small businesses to band together, enacting tort reform, permitting Americans to buy insurance across state lines and implementing full Federal tax deductibility for qualified medical expenses."

Immigration
Kinzinger understands the first step in solving the nation's immigration problem to be securing our borders. He views the National Guard as playing an "important support role" in that process.

Targeted by Club for Growth Action

In February 2013, the Club for Growth Action, a fiscally conservative Super PAC, launched a website called "www.PrimaryMyCongressman.com." According to the Club for Growth Action, "the purpose of the website is to raise awareness of Republicans In Name Only (RINOs) who are currently serving in safe Republican seats....The website will offer Club members and the general public the opportunity to recommend primary opponents to the incumbents highlighted by Club for Growth Action, as well as to recommend primary challengers for any Republican member of Congress. Club for Growth Action will rotate liberal Republicans through the website to highlight their failed records on limiting government." Kinzinger was one of the first nine incumbent Republicans to be targeted by the site, which gave him a lifetime Club for Growth rating of 56%.[6][7]

Specific votes

Fiscal Cliff

Kinzinger voted for the fiscal cliff compromise bill, which made permanent most of the Bush tax cuts originally passed in 2001 and 2003 while also raising tax rates on the highest income levels. He was one of 85 Republicans that voted in favor of the bill. The bill was passed in the House by a 257/167 vote on January 1, 2013.[8]

Polls

2012 election

Kinzinger celebrates his primary victory over Don Manzullo on March 20, 2012.

Note: The polls above may not reflect all polls that have been conducted in this race. Those displayed are a random sampling chosen by Ballotpedia staff. If you would like to nominate another poll for inclusion in the table, send an email to editor@ballotpedia.org.

Full history

To view the full congressional electoral history for Adam Kinzinger, click [show] to expand the section.

2010

On November 2, 2010, Donald A. Manzullo won re-election to the United States House. He defeated George W. Gaulrapp (D) and Terry G. Campbell (G) in the general election.[12]

U.S. House, Illinois District 16 General Election, 2010

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Republican

Donald A. Manzulloincumbent

65%

138,299

Democratic

George W. Gaulrapp

31%

66,037

Green

Terry G. Campbell

4%

8,425

Total Votes

212,761

Campaign donors

Comprehensive donor information for Kinzinger is available dating back to 2010. Based on available campaign finance records, Kinzinger raised a total of $3,916,047 during that time period. This information was last updated on April 5, 2013.[13]

Lifetime missed votes

According to the website GovTrack, Kinzinger missed 35 of 1,695 roll call votes from Jan 2011 to Mar 2013. This amounts to 2.1%, which is better than the median of 2.2% among current congressional representatives as of March 2013.[20]

Congressional staff salaries

2011

The website Legistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Kinzinger paid his congressional staff a total of $906,652 in 2011. He ranks 120th on the list of the lowest paid Republican Representative Staff Salaries and he ranks 149th overall of the lowest paid Representative Staff Salaries in 2011. Overall, Illinois ranks 46th in average salary for representative staff. The average U.S. House of Representatives congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.[21]

Net worth

2011

Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org - The Center for Responsive Politics, Kinzinger's net worth as of 2011 was estimated between $62,006 and $230,000. That averages to $146,003, which is lower than the average net worth of Republican Representatives in 2011 of $7,859,232. His average net worth increased by 6.18% from 2010.[22]

2010

Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org - The Center for Responsive Politics, Kinzinger's net worth as of 2010 was estimated between $50,008 and $225,000. That averages to $137,504, which is lower than the average net worth of Republican Representatives in 2010 of $7,561,133.[23]

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Personal

Kinzinger was recognized by Time Magazine as one of the publication's "40 Under 40 Rising Stars of American Politics." He lives in Channahon, Illinois. [3]